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VDMA East supports its 350 member companies, plants and branches in Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia in all matters relating to mechanical and plant engineering.

Individual consulting, the practical exchange of knowledge and experience, and information on current developments and trends are among our core services. In addition, we represent the interests of our members at regional level vis-à-vis politics and science.

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In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.

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Thu. 18.09.25 Thu. 18.09.25

  • Production
Product CO2 footprint: mastering regulation, setting standards, securing competitive advantages

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Wed. 24.09.25 Wed. 24.09.25

  • Foreign Markets
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Proven structures and management processes that work perfectly in the German parent company cannot usually be transferred one-to-one to the foreign subsidiaries. Companies must therefore adapt their commercial management tools. The focus of the event is on the USA and Brazil.

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Wed. 01.10.25 Wed. 01.10.25

  • Procurement
Purchasing: Increasing the contribution to success in the value creation process

Short-term profits in purchasing are rarely sustainable. It is more important to optimize the entire value creation in the company. This also strengthens the negotiating position in purchasing. Long-term cost reductions require a structural change.

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Tue. 04.11.25 Tue. 04.11.25

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  • Labour Law
Labor law

Whether at national or European level, court decisions are regularly made in employment law that also have an impact on the operational practice of mechanical engineering companies. The Erfa explains current developments in case law and labor market policy.

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Thu. 06.11.25 Thu. 06.11.25

  • Assembly Management
Assembly management in mechanical and industrial plant engineering

Our customers are increasingly looking for comprehensive complete solutions. In addition to assembling and commissioning their own systems, mechanical engineering companies are therefore increasingly integrating purchased components into the customer's overall systems. As a result, they are evolving into industrial plant manufacturers and have to manage more complex projects. Erfa shows you how to meet new challenges and avoid pitfalls.

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Mon. 17.11.25 Mon. 17.11.25

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  • Customs Regulations
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Export control and customs for management

Further training and practical discussion exclusively for the first management level! The three-hour event will focus on current issues relating to company export controls and customs.

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Industry Knowledge

Industry Knowledge
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2022 saw stabilization of the situation
The eastern German machinery and plant engineering sector achieved sales of around 18.1 billion euros, almost repeating the previous year's result.
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Professionals urgently needed
In the fall of 2023, around 80 percent of eastern German mechanical engineering companies had problems filling vacancies.
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Extensive training offer
Fun, a lot of practice and best career opportunities: Motivated boys and girls with good school grades can easily find an apprenticeship!
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Together for the region
Whether economic or education policy: the VDMA East is working together with its members for better general conditions.